Disposal of Pharmaceuticals

Information about the proper disposal of household pharmaceutical waste.

Household Pharmaceutical Disposal Program

Medications may be properly disposed by taking them to the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center located at 5350 2nd ST NW (south of Montano Road on 2nd Street behind the Gerald Cline Memorial Police Substation).

Phone: (505) 823-4200

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Other Disposal Locations

Medications may also be disposed at any of the six area command substations, to include the James Dwyer Mini-Substation and the Old Town Mini-Substation, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The address and phone number of these facilities follow.

Foothills Area Command, 12800 Lomas NE, (505) 332-5240

Northeast Area Command, 8201 Osuna Rd NE, (505) 823-4455

Southeast Area Command, 800 Louisiana SE, (505) 256-2050

Valley Area Command, 5408 2nd St. NW, (505) 761-8800

Southwest Area Command, 6404 Los Volcanes Rd NW, (505) 831-4705

Northwest Area Command, 10401 Cibola Loop, NW, (505) 768-4850

James Dwyer Memorial Substation, 12700 Montgomery NE, (505) 332-5254

Old Town Community Substation, 2060 Central Avenue SW, (505) 244-6643

A Few Things You Should Know

The following information is for private homes that are NOT using a home health care agency. Home health care providers are required to dispose medical waste according to the New Mexico Administrative Code.

Only pills will be accepted- Doctor prescribed and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements, and pet medications.